Popular Nollywood actor and director Femi Adebayo has received congratulations from former Senate President Bukola Saraki on his recent victory at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
Saraki called Adebayo’s win a “well-earned recognition” and a source of pride for the people of Kwara State in a post on X.com on Tuesday.
Adebayo’s performance and his contribution to Nigeria’s film industry were also praised by him.
“I recently learned that #realfemiadebayo’s outstanding performance in ‘Seven Doors’ earned him the AMVCA Best Lead Actor award.”
For Kwarans worldwide, this is a wonderful moment and a well-deserved distinction.
But more than that, it is a reminder of what’s possible when talent meets opportunity,” he wrote.
Saraki concluded his message with words of encouragement for the actor as he wished him greater achievements,
He wrote, “May this achievement open even greater stages, and inspire a new generation of young Kwarans to dream big, work hard, and tell their own stories to the country, the continent and the world.”
One of the major winners at the renowned event on Saturday was Adebayo’s most recent film series, “Seven Doors,” which took home three awards: Best Lead Actor (Femi Adebayo), Best Lead Actress (Chioma Chukwuka), and Best Score/Music (Tolu Obanro).
Multichoice presents the AMVCA every year to honor exceptional accomplishments in the production of digital content, entertainment, cinema, and television across Nollywood and the African continent.
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